Alex Tavlian
756 posts
Alex Tavlian is the Executive Editor of The San Joaquin Valley Sun and Executive Director of Valley Future Foundation. You can reach Alex at alex.tavlian@sjvsun.com.
Pressure ratchets up on House Dems to act on Calif. drought
As California's drought worsens, a frenzy of activity on Capitol Hill has emerged in a call for Federal authorities to respond to immediate and long-term water issues plaguing the Golden State.
July 18, 2021
The rise and fall of “OnlyFans Congressional Candidates”
Fundraising appeals dripping in desperation for retweets, shares, and small dollar donations worked well for Valley Democrats in the Trump era. Now? Not so much.
July 15, 2021
Judge: Newsom will appear without Democrat label on recall ballot
Gov. Gavin Newsom will face voters on Sept. 14 with no party preference on the ballot, a Sacramento judge ruled, finding arguments to excuse a paperwork flub unpersuasive.
July 12, 2021
Newsom’s recall spending spree prompts a word of warning – from Jerry Brown
As Gov. Gavin Newsom engages in recall-centric retail therapy, his predecessor is joining the pile-on that California's historic spending spree is "shortsighted."
July 12, 2021
Lanhee Chen, GOP policy advisor, takes plunge for Calif. Controller
Lanhee Chen, a long-time Republican policy leader, announced Tuesday he will run to be Controller of California in 2022 – offering the GOP a rare chance to win a statewide seat in the deep blue state.
July 6, 2021
U.S.-Turkey trade summit featuring Calif. officials cancelled over Armenian Genocide deniers
California's Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, officials with state's economic development agency, and state business leaders withdrew after a report of Armenian Genocide deniers participating in the event surfaced.
July 2, 2021
Prandini likely to pick up 100m Tokyo assignment due to Richardson cannabis controversy
The Team USA suspension of sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson opens the door for Jenna Prandini, who ran fourth in the 100-meter trials, to sprint in the individual event during the Tokyo games.
July 2, 2021
Fresno St. softball coach used “N-word” in front of players, senior pitcher alleges
A second Fresno State softball player has come forward with additional misconduct allegations against now-resigned Fresno State softball coach Linda Garza.
July 1, 2021
What led to Fresno State softball coach’s ouster? Outfielder details on-field assault.
The dominoes that led to Fresno State softball coach Linda Garza's ultimate ouster from the university may have occurred during the second half of a double-header in April.
June 30, 2021
McCarthy taps Nunes to investigate NSA over claims of spying on Tucker Carlson
Devin Nunes, the senior member of the House Intelligence committee, is tasked with probing the National Security Agency amid allegations it used foreign intelligence tools to spy on Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
June 30, 2021